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Tel: 01248 450087 Fax: 01248 450619 Email: [email protected] Statement of Purpose Afon Goch Children’s Homes Ltd July October 2012 About Caban Aur Caban Aur is a children’s home, registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW). Caban Aur is the sister home to Afon Goch, established in 2003 and both are provided by Afon Goch Children’s Homes Ltd. We are not part of a larger group. We are a small company committed to providing the best possible service for children who, due to their past life experiences, have difficulties in establishing and maintaining relationships. We have an established record in working with children with problems with attachment; and maintaining the relationship (‘secure base’) at no cost to the commissioner post-placement: so as to maximise the effectiveness of our work with children. Up to two children are in placement at any one time. We offer each child an individually tailored therapeutic programme of support, supervision, guidance and activities; with the aim of helping them make sense of negative life experiences, learn better ways of coping, and equipping them to face the challenges of adult life. We help them to overcome the limitations of their past; to experience and embrace choice; and to learn to live in hope. 2 Typically, children come to us with a cynical and distorted world-view. We show them that ‘it doesn’t have to be that way’. During their time with us, each child is supported in learning and appreciating their own value; overriding limiting beliefs; and setting and achieving goals for the future. We do this by: t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù Individual placement plans and risk assessments that are reviewed regularly. A Keyworking Plan for each child overseen by our Therapist t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù A keyworking team for each child, with regular keyworker sessions. The keyworkers are given clinical supervision from our Art Psychotherapist who provides direction and guidance t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù High levels of staff supervision; usually 1:1; but higher levels if this is in the interests of the child t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù A therapeutic programme of activities for each child, reviewed weekly t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù A ‘points’ system, where specific behaviours are encouraged by reward t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù Daily discussions with each child about their progress and weekly goals set with the children t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù A therapeutic team approach. All staff are trained in, and work consistently to, the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model of interventions; and are also trained in understanding attachment disorders t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù Our resident Art Therapist (HPC registered) provides a three- month comprehensive assessment for each child on admission; and offers a confidential (at least) weekly session for each child t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù We are AALA registered. Adventure Activities are provided through Afon Goch by members of our core staff team (rather than ‘outsiders’) and are an integral part of the therapeutic programme for each child. t6ƒ2 •wü “·óÄù We provide 1:1 tuition from qualified teachers, where it is indicated in the child’s PEP. The educational curriculum is broad and flexible and is designed around the individual needs of the child. 3 Table of Contents 1. A statement of the overall aims of the home, and the objectives to be attained with regard to children accommodated in the home. ............................................ 6 2. A statement of the facilities and services to be provided, within and outside the home, for the children accommodated in the home. ....................................... 9 3. The name and business address of every registered person ......................... 12 4. The relevant qualifications and experience of every registered provider ....... 12 5. The numbers, relevant qualifications and experience of persons working at the home, and if the workers are all of one sex, a description of the means whereby the home will promote appropriate role models of both sexes .................................. 13 6. The arrangements for the supervision, training and development of employees 2421 7. The organisational structure of the home ............................................... 2522 8. The following details – .......................................................................... 3329 (a) The age-range, sex and numbers of children for whom it is intended that accommodation should be provided .............................................................. 3329 (b) Whether it is intended to accommodate children who are disabled, have special needs or any other special characteristics ...................................................... 3329 (c) The range of needs (other than those mentioned in sub-paragraph (b)) that the home is intended to meet ............................................................................. 3329 9. The criteria used for admission to the home, including the home’s policy and procedures for emergency admissions (if the home provides for emergency admissions) ................................................................................................. 3430 10. If the home provides or is intended to provide accommodation for more than six children, a description of the positive outcomes intended for children in a home of such a size, and a description of the home’s strategy for counteracting any adverse effects arising from its size for the children accommodated in the home 3531 11. A description of the home’s ethos and philosophy and the theoretical or therapeutic basis for the care provided .......................................................... 3632 12. The arrangements made to protect and promote the health of the children accommodated in the home ......................................................................... 3935 13. The arrangements for the promotion of the education of the children accommodated in the home, including facilities for private study ................... 4036 14. The arrangements to promote the participation of children in hobbies and recreational, sporting and cultural activities .................................................. 4238 15. The arrangements made for consultation with the children accommodated in the home about its operation .................................................................... 4440 16. Details of – ....................................................................................... 4642 a) The home’s policy on behaviour management and the use of restraint ........ 4642 4 b) The methods of control and discipline that may be used in the home and the circumstances in which, and by whom, they may be used ............................... 4642 17. The arrangements for child protection and to counter bullying ............. 4844 18. The procedure for dealing with any unauthorised absence of a child from the home ..................................................................................................... 4945 19. Details of any means of surveillance of children which may be used in the home 5046 20. The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the home 5248 21. The arrangements made for the children’s religious instruction and observance .................................................................................................. 5349 22. The arrangements made for contact between any child accommodated in the home and his or her parents, relatives and friends .................................... 5450 23. The arrangements for dealing with complaints of the children accommodated there ................................................................................... 5551 24. The arrangements for dealing with reviews of placement plans ........... 5652 25. The type of accommodation and sleeping arrangements provided (including details of any zones for particular types of children) and the circumstances in which children may share bedrooms ....................................................................... 5753 26. Details of any specific therapeutic techniques used in the home and the arrangements for their supervision ............................................................... 5854 27. Details of the home’s policy on anti-discriminatory practice as respects children and children’s rights ........................................................................ 6561 5 1. A statement of the overall aims of the home, and the objectives to be attained with regard to children accommodated in the home. Children placed at Caban Aur have suffered damaging life experiences, and are often in crisis both at the point of placement and at various times during their stay. Typically the children are inadequately equipped to respond effectively to the challenges facing them. Caban Aur offers children the opportunity, resources and support for lasting change. The children are empowered to take their rightful place in the world; offering a better future both for them as individuals, and for society. We aim to provide children with the opportunity to explore positive experiences. This means challenging negativity, through appropriate decision making, understanding how actions have a cause and effect and empowerment, thus providing opportunities for the child to learn better, more effective coping strategies. Without striving for constant improvement within ourselves, we can never achieve our goals. Human nature is such, that, there will always be new ideas and room for improvement. The children placed with us receive a high quality of services for they deserve nothing less.